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Meckel's Diverticulum : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Intestinal Perforation

Complications Overview Articles

Meckel's diverticulum
Hemorrhage; Perforation of the bowel at the diverticulum; Peritonitis; Intussusception with resultant obstruction.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 13, 2006
Meckel's Diverticulum
Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital pouch (diverticulum) approximately two inches in length and located at the lower (distal) end of the small intestine. It was named for Johann F. Meckel, a German anatomist who first described the structure.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Meckel's diverticulum
Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital pouch (diverticulum) approximately two inches in length and located at the lower (distal) end of the small intestine. It was named for Johann F. Meckel, a German anatomist who first described the structure.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Meckel's Diverticulum
Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital pouch (diverticulum) approximately two inches in length and located at the lower (distal) end of the small intestine. It was named for Johann F. Meckel, a German anatomist who first described the structure.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II

Specific Complications Articles

Bleeding
Bleeding refers to the loss of blood. Bleeding can happen inside the body (internally) or outside the body (externally. It may occur: Inside the body when blood leaks from blood vessels or organs; Outside the body when blood flows through a natural opening (such as the vagina, mouth, or rectum; Outside the body when blood moves through a break in the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 25, 2008
Intussusception
Intussusception is the enfolding of one segment of the intestine within another. It is characterized by and initially presents with recurring attacks of cramping abdominal pain that gradually become more painful.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs. This membrane is called the peritoneum.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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